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Crust_Meister's journey

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I'm feeling completely defeated in my job search. I've been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, and I've lost count of how many applications I've submitted—it's well over a hundred at this point. I graduated with good grades, thinking that would help me secure a decent job, but instead, I keep hearing that I'm overqualified for positions that I would have taken just to get my foot in the door. I've even considered roles that seem beneath my qualifications, like being a dishwasher or working the front desk, but I can't shake the fear of failing at those too. The thought of not being able to perform basic tasks or getting fired for minor mistakes is paralyzing. With each rejection, my confidence plummets further. I'm starting to wonder if I'm just not cut out for the workforce at all. It's incredibly disheartening, and I can't help but feel like I'm stuck in a cycle of disappointment. Is anyone else feeling this way, or am I just losing my mind?

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I've been feeling really unmotivated during my job search, and I think it stems from my experiences since graduating in 2020. I landed a job in my field right after graduation, but I had to leave after a year due to family reasons. Ever since then, I've been applying to various positions related to my degree, but I've received little to no responses. I've heard from others that I just need to wait for the pandemic to end or consider doing free internships, but despite my efforts, nothing seems to work out. When I do hear back from companies, the feedback often suggests that I've been out of the game too long. It feels discouraging to see new graduates being preferred over me, even though I worked hard to keep my skills sharp. I used to be passionate about my degree, but now, after so much silence from employers, my motivation has dwindled. I can't help but question why I invested so much time and effort into my education if I can't even get a chance to prove myself. At this point, I'm not really looking for advice since I've tried many avenues already; I just needed to vent about how the pandemic has impacted my career journey.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Thinking

    I've been feeling really stuck in my life lately, especially when it comes to my job situation. I'm almost 30 and still living with my parents, which I'm grateful for, but it also makes me feel like my life is completely tied to them. Ever since COVID hit, I've been trying to find any job that pays even a little bit, but it's been a struggle. In my entire decade of working, the highest I've ever made was $13 an hour, and that was only for part-time work. I've applied to countless positions, but no one seems to want to hire me, not even for free. It's been years of searching, and honestly, I've almost given up hope. I feel like when my parents are no longer around, I won't have anything left to hold onto. I have no savings, no assets, and I can't even imagine how I'd survive without them. It's disheartening to think that I might end up with nothing when they pass away. I've lost the motivation to care about my future, and it's disappointing to feel like I'm not living up to their expectations. I know I should have more faith in myself, but right now, it just feels overwhelming.

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